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Are There Any Non-surgical Alternatives to Labiaplasty?
asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Michael Hueneke, MD
Question viewed 133 times
Tags: alternative, body image, labia, non surgical
Are there are any health related reasons not to have a labiaplasty?
4 answers to Are There Any Non-surgical Alternatives to Labiaplasty?
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Labialplasty
There are no non-surgical methods to reduce the size of the labia. The risk of pain from scarring is potential risk and the only reason i can think of not to have it performed
Michael Hueneke, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Non-surgical alternatives to Labiaplasty
Unfortunately, there are no non-surgical alternatives to labiaplasty or labia reduction surgery. As with any surgical procedure, one should be in good overall health, not smoke and avoid medications such as aspirin, which could cause bleeding, before considering a labiaplasty procedure.
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Labiaplasty
Depending on the concerns there are options for labiaplasty. If there is atrophy or thinning of the labia majora or minor fat grafting or other fillers to restore volume may be an option.
Craig Mezrow, MS, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
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Labia Reduction
Thank you for the question.
No, there are no nonsurgical alternatives to labia minora reduction surgery. It tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform from the physical discomfort as well as the aesthetic standpoints.
There may be “health related reasons” not to have labiaplasty ( for any other type of elective plastic surgery) such as cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension, poorly controlled diabetes...
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